Reading lectures for Google Apps

The Outsiders by S.E. HintonGrab every eye in the room with this gorgeous 38-slide introduction lecture that provides all of the background information your class will need as you launch your study of S.E. Hinton’s classic novel, The Outsiders.The presentation includes a quickwrite topic that will help make The Outsiders’ characters and themes relevant to your students (15 minutes for writing and discussion). Then, launch the 30-minute lecture which covers S.E. Hinton’s background, the time peri

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Lectures

CCSS:

RL.8.4

, RL.8.7

, RL.8.10

, RL.9-10.4

, RL.9-10.10

...

Commonly Confused Words #1, Homophones, Slides + Note-Keeping Sheets CCSS

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English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Use these beautiful bell-ringer slides to grab your students’ attention at the beginning of class and teach them the right way to use 18 commonly confused word pairs/homophones. Each weekly lesson includes a photo slide prompting students to write a word usage rule (a great way to let you catch your breath and take attendance while they jot down notes) and then apply that rule to three different sentences. An answer key on a separate slide is also included with each week’s lesson. Materials prov

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Lectures, Activities

CCSS:

L.6.1

, L.6.1e

, L.6.2

, L.6.2b

, L.6.4a

...

Hamlet, Introduction to Shakespeare's Hamlet, Introductory Prezi & Google Slides

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Grab every eye in the room with this 30-slide lecture (downloads in Prezi, Google Slides, and PDF versions) that provides all of the background information your class will need as you launch your study of William Shakespeare’s classic play, The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.The presentation includes a quickwrite topic that will help make Hamlet’s situation relevant to your students (15 minutes for writing and discussion). Then, launch into the 30-minute lecture which covers the time perio

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Reading

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

CCSS:

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Irony, Satire, & Parody Lesson, Complete Teaching Unit

Created by

Julie Faulkner

In this teaching pack for irony with a lecture, task cards, real-world practice, "info text article," sketch notes, interactive notebook insert, and video clips linked in, you will find everything you need to teach irony and all its nuances and extensions. The materials provided will allow you to seamlessly and creatively cover the basic three types of irony and go beyond those to explain and illustrate satire, sarcasm, and parody to give students the full picture of irony.Included:- Lesson Plan

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.8.6

, RL.11-12.6

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Skills Teaching Units, BUNDLE of Lessons

Setting Affects Plot & Conflict Lesson, Complete Teaching Unit

Created by

Julie Faulkner

Looking for an interesting and engaging way to present how an author's use of setting affects plot? This complete teaching pack for teaching how setting affects conflict has everything you need to teach this skill with ease and success. Student Experience: In this classroom-tested, interactive, photography-inspired activity, students travel around the U.S. while discussing the key element of setting and exploring how it affects plot. Students will first take notes about the skill. Then, they wil

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 11th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Skills Teaching Units, BUNDLE of Lessons

Streetcar Named Desire, Introduction Lecture, Tennessee Williams’ Life and Work

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Entice your students as you launch your study of A Streetcar Named Desire, Tennessee Williams’ classic American play focusing on the power struggle between Stanley Kowalski and Blanche DuBois. This introductory 23-slide lecture explores the troubled life of Tennessee Williams, the themes and characters of the play, and a background on the psychological teachings of Sigmund Freud, whose id/ego/superego symbolically connect to our three main characters.This product includes both Prezi and Google S

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Lectures

To Kill a Mockingbird, Lecture Slides + Quickwrite to Launch Harper Lee’s Novel

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Grab every eye in the room with this 30-slide lecture that provides all of the background information your class will need as you launch your study of Harper Lee’s classic American novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Downloads in Prezi, PDF, and Google Slides versions.The presentation includes a quickwrite topic that will help make To Kill a Mockingbird’s characters and themes relevant to your students (15 minutes for writing and discussion). Then, launch into the 30-minute lecture which covers Harper

Subjects:

Literature, Other (ELA), Reading

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Lectures

CCSS:

RL.8.2

, RL.8.3

, RL.8.10

, RL.9-10.2

, RL.9-10.3

...

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Introduction Lesson | Printable & Digital

Created by

It's Lit Teaching

This lesson is a quick way to introduce Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give to your class--in person or virtually. This Google Slides presentation covers background information referenced in the novel, as well as the basic premise of Tupac's T.H.U.G. L.I.F.E. and its influence on Angie Thomas. This Google Slides presentation is meant to set the stage for your The Hate U Give Unit. Students will build their background knowledge by learning about some of the history of black activism, as well as recent

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Reading

CCSS:

RL.9-10.10

, RL.11-12.10

Also included in: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Whole Unit Bundle | Printable & Digital

Author's Perspective & Viewpoint Lesson, Complete Teaching Unit

Created by

Julie Faulkner

What's real and not real in the news and media today? How do we determine what's truth or not? Having an understanding of author's perspective, narrator voice, and bias can lead students to uncover more meaning and depth in what they read. Student Experience: In this teaching pack for author's perspective/viewpoint with a lecture, task cards, real-world practice, info text article, graphic organizer you will find everything you need to teach and practice identifying and analyzing author's viewpo

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

CCRA.R.6

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Skills Teaching Units, BUNDLE of Lessons

Protagonists vs Antagonists Mini Lesson- Google Slides- EDITABLE

Created by

Lessons We Learn

Use this mini lesson to teach the difference between protagonists and antagonists. Includes 3 slides with a mini game- "Name The Antagonist". Students will relate to the Super Hero theme along with the Harry Potter, Avengers and Star Wars examples. Easily upload to Google classroom for virtual instruction. Created using a Slides Carnival template.

Subjects:

Lectures, Activities, Lesson

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

The Hobbit Introductory Google Slideshow on Characters, Conflicts, Plot

Created by

Inquiring Mind of the English Teacher Kind

This visually appealing Google Slideshow introduces students to the key characters in The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, offering them context on character traits, relationships, conflicts, and development over the course of the novel. (Alternatively, a PowerPoint version of this presentation is available.)The following are covered:Bilbo Baggins.♦ Modest nature♦ Appreciation for the simple things♦ His reluctance and obligation to help♦ His role along the journey♦ His brushes with adversity ♦ His sen

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

...

Also included in: The Hobbit Bundle: Quizzes, Close Readings, Vocab Games, Projects, Test (Google)

Grade 1 CKLA Skills YEAR LONG Slides!

Created by

Shan's Shop

I created these Interactive Google Slides for CKLA Skills!Aligned to Grade 1: CKLA Skills © 2015 revised © 2017Please Note: These slides are to be used exclusively from students and teachers whom the corresponding materials have been purchased or licensed from Amplify. I do not own rights to any of the stories, worksheets, etc. Still not sure? Check out Skills 2 Lesson 3 for FREE!

Subjects:

Grades:

1st

Types:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Reading

Dear Martin by Nic Stone Introduction Slideshow

Created by

It's Lit Teaching

Introduce your students to Dear Martin by Nic Stone and build their background knowledge with this introduction slideshow and lesson! Before diving into this engaging novel, make sure students are prepared with the right background knowledge. This slideshow provides an overview of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Civil Rights Era, Black Lives Matter, Nic Stone, and the book itself. It's the perfect Dear Martin introduction for making sure your students have the knowledge they need to understand the

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.9-10.10

, RL.11-12.10

Also included in: Dear Martin by Nic Stone Unit Bundle | Printable & Digital

Beowulf Background Notes and Stations / Google Slides and Google Docs

Created by

Moore English

Building context is an important part of getting students ready for reading Beowulf. In particular, Beowulf comes with its own special set of vocabulary (kenning, thane, epic poem, archetype, scope, etc.). To help build background knowledge for students, I use these resources. This lesson plan is designed to take two 50-minute class periods, but there is a lot of flexibility. The resources are Google Slides and Google Docs, so they are editable and ready for you to customize! (This means that TP

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

11th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Beowulf Bundle with 3 Leveled Text Options + Side-by-Side Questions

"Because of Winn-Dixie" Google Slides- Bookworms Supplement

Created by

Third Grade Waz Squad

Bookworms Curriculum: 3rd grade Shared Reading Module 2: Unit 2. These slides are for lessons 26-40. These slides correlate with the book: "Because of Winn-Dixie."This resource is editable through Google Slides and includes vocabulary, written responses, first focuses, choral reading slides, timers embedded when appropriate, book photos, discussion questions, and anchor chart guides. Please know that these are for the Bookworms Curriculum and the slides were created to help with planning and pre

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd

Types:

Simply Second Simply Spectacular

Also included in: "Grade 3 Shared Reading Module 2 Bundle" Google Slides- Bookworms Supplement

Benchmark Workshop Unit 4

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We started Benchmark Workshop this past year and I struggled with time management as well as fitting in everything that my students needed and benchmark required. These slides include phonics songs some weeks, vocabulary, High Frequency Words, and so much more to keep you on track with the benchmark program. There are clear routines embedded in these slides to be used however works for you. Below each slide is a notes section detailing what needs to be done for that days benchmark lesson. This i

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

2nd

Types:

Lectures, Outlines, Lesson

English Renaissance - Background Notes Introduction - Quiz - British Literature

Created by

Literacy Cookbook

Save yourself time with this set of introductory notes for the Renaissance in British Literature with a slideshow, note-taking guide, and self-grading quiz! As you prepare to teach your Renaissance unit, there is SO much to plan and do!Take the initial lesson off your plate and use this BACKGROUND SLIDESHOW.Students can use the DIGITAL NOTE-TAKING GUIDE to engage with your lecture.Provide a full set of NOTES for students who are absent or those with accommodations.Give a QUIZ to assess students.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: British Literature Background Notes - For the Entire Year or Course - English 4

"Grade 3 SR and ELA (ALL Modules)" Google Slides- Bookworms Supplement

Created by

Third Grade Waz Squad

Bookworms Curriculum Supplement: 3rd grade Shared Reading AND English Language Arts Modules 1, 2, 3, and 4! These slides are for all lessons and modules for third grade. These slides correlate with the all shared reading books and all ELA books for third grade.This resource is editable through Google Slides and it includes vocabulary, written responses, first focuses, choral reading slides, timers embedded when appropriate, book photos, Youtube read aloud links, discussion questions, and anchor

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd

Types:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

"Grade 3 Shared Reading Module 3 Bundle" Google Slides- Bookworms Supplement

Created by

Third Grade Waz Squad

Bookworms Curriculum: 3rd grade Shared Reading Module 3: Unit 1 and Unit 2. These slides are for lessons 1-45. These slides correlate with the books: "A Picture Book of Frederick Douglass", "Susan B. Anthony: Champion of Women's Rights", "And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?", "Who is Sonia Sotomayor?", and "The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Biography Book for New Readers."This resource includes vocabulary, written responses, first focuses, choral reading slides, timers embedded when appropria

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd

Types:

Simply Second Simply Spectacular

CCSS:

RL.3.1

, RL.3.2

, RL.3.3

, RL.3.4

, RL.3.5

...

Benchmark Workshop Unit 3

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We started Benchmark Workshop this past year and I struggled with time management as well as fitting in everything that my students needed and benchmark required. These slides include phonics songs some weeks, vocabulary, High Frequency Words, and so much more to keep you on track with the benchmark program. There are clear routines embedded in these slides to be used however works for you. Below each slide is a notes section detailing what needs to be done for that days benchmark lesson. This i

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

2nd

Types:

Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies

My View Unit 1 Lesson 1-4

Created by

Teaching with Mrs Mo

If you are teaching with Savvas My View Literacy program then these teaching slides are a must! This makes my lessons flow easily and smoothly. These slides are designed to follow Unit 1 of the student and teaching guide for 5th grade. In these slides you will get the learning targets, reading skill, writing and grammar. Along with figurative language and activities and videos to enrich the teaching of the items. There is the mentor text and a paired novel study. You can use one or both to teach

Subjects:

Grades:

5th

Types:

Lectures, Activboard Activities, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

Also included in: My View Unit 1 5th Grade

Benchmark Workshop Unit 1

Created by

Simply Second Simply Spectacular

We started Benchmark Workshop this past year and I struggled with time management as well as fitting in everything that my students needed. These slides include phonics songs some weeks, vocabulary, High Frequency Words, and so much more to keep you on track. There are clear routines embedded in these slides to be used however works for you. Below each slide is a notes section detailing what needs to be done for that days benchmark lesson. This is the entirety of the Unit 1 Benchmark program for

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

2nd

Types: